The Stuff That Mila Says

Three weeks ago

Mila:   Mamma why are you crying?

Me:  [choking]

Mila walked into the kitchen.

Mila:  Oh no, you too?!  Why are you crying papa?

Kiril:  We are worried about Niko. She’s very sick.

Mila:  Well worry about me too.  I have a tummy ache from eating too much sugar.

Two weeks ago.

Mila to Niko:  When you grow bigger, you will be a great ballerina.  I will teach you how to dance and we will go to ballet class together. 

Me:  [heartbroken]

One week ago.

Mila to Niko:  When you grow bigger we will play tennis together.

Kiril:  [heartbroken]

Yesterday.

Mila to Niko:  I’m so happy that I have a new friend.  When you get bigger, I can play with Marganit and Nuella (neighborhood girls) and you will be our new friend.

Today.

I’m so grateful to have Mila who warms our hearts and makes everyday beautiful.